And those taxes they pay are much higher than they are here.
Exactly WHEN Was America Great???
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And?? So what…It’s not like the citizens of these countries are not getting “a bang for their buck” and it’s not like the citizens gave no say how their tax money is spent.
It is their decision.
Thank you, I appreciate the concern...I drink 3 or 4 times every 2 weeks. I just had a shitty fvcking night, so I plan on being passed out by 5 or 6. And do some blow 3 or 4 times a year. Now I do get high all day everyday.. So give me a break with that shit.
Goldmom, you knew me back in the day. Was I political (i.e. really gave shit about politicians)? I've always been liberal, no argument there. But back then I really didn't see that much of a difference between the parties. Granted my ideology is closer to Democrats than Republicans, in theory. In reality they were both full of self serving trimmers not worthy of my vote. It's way I didn't vote for 20 years after reading the following article.
That all changed with Trump and MAGA. I hated that I voted for Biden, although he surprised me, because there's maybe a hand of Dems that I would actually vote for., probably the same amount of Reps. But the GOP now disgusts me, because they let a grifting, piece of shit conman to not only get elected president, but have absolute control over EVERYONE in the party. He's not a smart person, fact is he doesn't even have average intelligence. It's blows my mind that this idiot not only became president, but has that much power right now, especially after stop the steal, Jan 6, etc. etc. etc. I never ever thought that could happen here from EITHER party. It scares me how close our democracy was from being no more. It came down to one man that did the right thing. What if he didn't? And it could happen again, except there probably won't be that one man.
It's why I will vote straight Dem till there's no candidate running that was endorsed by Trump or bent the knee to Trump. It's why they're all MAGA to me, that and they taken his playbook and run with it. Instead of doing shit that makes the populations life better, they waste time fighting over shit that's WAY down the list of shit we need to worry about. But hey, they're owning the libs, right?
My house wasn't destroyed, lost the roof and some other damage, a little under $40k worth.
My student loan debt was forgiven when I went on disability.
I'm not broke, I have my SS and got my pension from the state, but where I was living somewhat comfortable, now it's starting to push it. With all the shit I've gone through the last few years, I don't need this added on.
How about you go live amongst them for a while and see how they feel paying those high taxes.
Yeah, even "rationed Healthcare and long waits, are better than "that's not covered".
I completely understand. My mortgage expenses have climbed too and will probably go up another $150 in January if not sooner because of insurance and a special tax district in my neighborhood.
I buy all generic brands at the grocery store. At Walmart! 😳 Thank heavens I don’t have a car payment.
I had a pretty good job but I have had to get used to not bringing in six figures anymore. I’m not poverty stricken but I’m not rich either.
Our politics don’t come into play - because we’re all feeling the effects of rising costs.
I’m sorry you’re going through this - but you are not alone.
You don’t think healthcare is not rationed here?
Dude, I would trade places in a heartbeat with any of them....you will have a ride awaking when you start having health problems.
I would have gladly paid an extra 15% in taxes if it meant no medical bills. For profit health care is so morally wrong, no one that never sees a patient should be getting rich off sick people. It preys on the poor and costs more FAR for services that aren't as good, just take a look at our rankings with respect to health care. We pay far more, for less.
You think it’s just 15%? Go to Europe and find out.
Among European OECD countries, the average statutory top personal income tax rate lies at 42.8 percent in 2024. Denmark (55.9 percent), France (55.4 percent), and Austria (55 percent) have the highest top rates. Hungary (15 percent), Estonia (20 percent), and the Czech Republic (23 percent) have the lowest top rates.
Interesting that you only seem to care about the top rate.
Plus don’t forget most Euro countries charge a sales tax on most goods purchased of about 20% or higher.
You think the landlord doesn't have insurance expenses that will be passed on to you? Property taxes that won't be passed on to you? You chose to live in a high risk area then to should pay higher premiums. Sounds like your insurance co. already gave you 40K so you're already on the right side of the equation...
No, your doctor just interested isn't helping you live longer but I can understand how you might get that confused.
If you’re willing to trade a long waiting list and uncertain approval for some drugs because they’re expensive then by all means go for it.
By the way many of those countries can allocate government spending to health care because the US provides the defense umbrella they don’t have to fund. So veterans here who served over there get second class care while countries like Germany can give their citizens healthcare our vets can’t get timely care here at home.
I play DayZ with mostly European players in my faction, I've had extensive conversations about this and they would laugh at this. You're brainwashed by Fox News...stop being brainwashed. Oh, I guess you already forgot I had to wait almost two years for a bone infection surgery...what do you fvcking call that?
You’re wrong about my “brainwashing”. I rarely watch Fox and then it’s to do a quick check of the market on Fox Business.
I think it’s terrible that you were forced to wait two years. I’m on Medicare too and thus far it’s been fine but that could change tomorrow.
Glad you’re alive and well but you’re in a major depression cycle right now and booze and weed make it worse. Hope you get something else that helps you,
So you’re saying Reagan lied to you 40 years ago and you’re dumb enough to still believe it?
At least you're admitting that our health care system is inferior.
Sadly, if we cut our defense budget in half (as Rand Paul wanted to do some years back), that saving wouldn't go to health care. Heck, it wouldn't even go to reducing the deficit. It would go to tax cuts. JMO, of course, but do you disagree?
Reality check on the debt. Take the time to watch it, it’s very informative.
Hmm. If that meant American consumers had more $ in their pocket to shop for better health care it’s an interesting question.
Also at this point we’re way behind in defense capabilities so if we can truly get our NATO partners to meet their agreed upon amounts that might help.
I have the VA and UPMC FOR LIFE insurance, no premiums. In Nov 2021 it was discovered i had a tumor on my prostate. In Jan they started the 1st of 28 radiation treatments. The 1st of June i had my 1st PSA blood test, the cancer was gone. My total bill, $ 288. my share of a minor operation for markers inserted. This June was a 2 year checkup, PSA reading 0.05. This vet has had 2 operations with no delays, and bills when i left the Hospitals.
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Yep…being a mom and home-maker is a tough, often thankless job.
Different strokes for different folks. I know a lot of women/mons who absolutely THRIVE in the workplace. In fact once my mother “left” home and entered the workplace, our home became a better place as ALL of us pitched in at and around the home.
well the non-English immigrants back then came in legally, then learned English and worked, or starved.
As for women, name all the countries that were so much better.
In the 40s, the USA saved Europe from speaking German with a little bit of Italian for variety. Then one could look at the far east and what that island country was doing.
As for women…are you serious? Would you rather be a woman in 1940 USA or 2024 USA? Would you rather be a woman in the U.S. or Pakistan? Iraq? Somalia? Sudan? India? Syria? Afghanistan? Just to name a few. The list around the world is large where women do not have equal rights.
My father is 50% Mexican, born in 1940, in the U.S. I can promise you being a different nationality was worse then than it is now.
You are Chis can have your little love affair with your favorite time in history for the US. According to Chis, it was only worse back then for AA.
Not fan of the VAT. It might make sense in principle (although I'm not convinced of that) but it doesn't seem to be implemented with that principle in mind. Then again, I'm an American, so maybe I'm missing something.
Since that's the case, I'm sure that you've amassed a significant personal medical savings account by now,.. Good for you.
Good news for you and glad you’ve had such a good result.
Prostate is what eventually took my Dad at 88 but he had many good years with the very slow developing type of the disease.
Did you watch the John Hook Newsmaker video I linked at least three times? They discussed the VAT tax and what it would take to climb out of the debt crisis in this country. If you didn’t watch it, shame on you because one of the times I linked it was a direct response to you.
Before trash like you was given the freedom to shit all over Her! If you had attended my HS and acted in public the way you act here, you never would have walked across that stage!If we want to make America great again, we should probably be able to answer that question. But it isn't that easy because - duh! - best at what?
Apologies to those for whom the article is behind a pay wall. Here's a snip of one of the interesting charts. It's interactive in the article. And there are some charts comparing Ds and Rs, too.
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